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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
11
Brownwood Bulletin reports in Comanche yesterday two amateur grafters pressed a lawful directory scheme selling space and ads. They sold only a few spaces before a Chamber of Commerce rep ended their effort, as the grafters stood silent and refused any advertising.
Public legal notice commands sheriff to publish a summons for eight weeks to the unknown heirs of multiple Dunlaps and others in Comanche County Texas. Case No. 3250 against J W Small, land dispute over 88 acres in J M Barrera survey with title by various possession claims and statutes of limitation. Also includes rural route road standards advisory from Commissioner W T Doobs.
C H Hines of Whitlow Arkansas recounts spending hundreds on medicines and hospital visits in St Louis and New Orleans with no cure. After using Chamberlains Tablets he improved and is now well. Sold by all dealers.
147 acres located 24 percent miles north of Gustine with 60 acres cultivated and the rest grass and timber. Includes a two room new house a good well windmill and tank. 40 additional acres of fine usable land to develop. A promising home site and farm.
Seventy six acres located three miles south of Hasse and eight miles east of Comanche. 50 acres are in good cultivation with an average residence and barns. A good water well is present.
68 acres located 61 miles south of Comanche with 40 acres in cultivation and two thirds extra fine valley soil. The balance lies on sandy land good for trucking and orchard crops with berries. Includes a four room house and a fine well water. A fine little home.
164 acres located six miles north of Comanche with 110 acres in fine cultivation. Two sets of improvements and two good water wells. A 12 foot wind mill and a tank. One of the best farms in Comanche County.
160 acre farm located 64 miles south of Comanche with 45 acres under cultivation. All black soil, one three room house, good well water, wind mill, and a large surface tank that never dries. Suitable for stock and dairy farming.
Advertises farm sales with cash payment terms and trade in of young horses or mules. States first Mondays not considered and notes a cash in advance payment policy. Mentions label date for paid time and a $1 remittance to avoid discontinuation.
Rainfall in Comanche for July measured thirteen sixteenths of an inch according to records kept by Voluntary Weather Observer E U Wiesendanger.
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment applied with a cotton cloth to wounds cuts burns sores and blisters for fast relief. It lists prices 25¢ 50¢ and £1 per bottle and notes Paris Smith as the seller.
A 19th century remark frames advertising as essential to public service by merchants. It argues that poor advertising reflects poorly on the store and marks the merchant as short sighted, equating marketing quality with overall service.
A Cleburne Review column laments that an honest man battles debt amid a spendthrift wife. It argues saving earnings is crucial to credit and happiness, praising sensible and saving women while labeling extravagant spending as a burden and curse. The piece stresses prudence over ostentation and societal pressure.
A vintage ad urges immediate use of Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a surgical dressing that relieves pain and aids healing. It promotes Notaliniment and lists prices 25c 50c and $1.00.
Newspaper advertising opens opportunity for the small merchant to promote unique offerings and build patronage. A small ad costs little and can attract attention whether the shop sits on a main route or a back lane, guiding future location choices through earned visibility.
A late patent describes a rat trap with a platform connected to an electrocuting circuit and a motor circuit that responds to platform movement. The motor drives a clearing mechanism to eject the rat after it is electrocuted.
An advertisement touts W. L. Douglas men’s shoes priced at 3.50 and 4.00 with claim none better, credited to Roberson Sisters & Co.
A merchant notes his advertising aims to aid newspapers and compares this to paying store rent to support the landlord. He suggests ads are a social service funded by local business.
Executor Ellen Stuart Thomas files final account and seeks discharge in Comanche County Court. By writ, a twenty day newspaper notice requires objections be filed by August 18, 1913. Clerk Mary L Smith records the proceedings.
The document records the date July 22 1913 in Comanche Texas with Mary L Smith clerk and Sheriff Jack Cunningham certifying true copy, deputy J E Miller authenticating.
The Best Hot Weather Tonic Grove's Tasteless chill tonic claims to enrich the blood and build up the whole system to strengthen and fortify you against the depressing effects of hot summer weather.
Messrs. A. F. Blue and Dave Dingus traded the old Bill Baxter place in the south part of town to John Magness of Hasse and Johnson Parker of Gustine for a farm near Hueckaba. The consideration was not given. The note adds that several realty deals are happening now, indicating rising property values.
An advertising blurb on constipation claims Chamberlain's Tablets prevent ailments by keeping bowels regular and avoiding diseases. Sold through dealers.
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